Elementary Library Media Specialist

Rondout Valley Central School District is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Elementary Library Media Specialist to join our instructional team at Marbletown Elementary School. This position plays a vital role in promoting literacy, fostering curiosity, and supporting students in becoming thoughtful, responsible users of information. The successful candidate will lead the elementary library program while working collaboratively with teachers to integrate research skills, digital literacy, and a love of reading into the curriculum.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching library, research skills, and information literacy skills aligned to the NYSED School Library Media Program Standards, to elementary students.
• Delivering developmentally appropriate instruction in digital citizenship, including online safety, ethical use of information, and media balance.
• Providing explicit instruction and reinforcement in keyboarding/typing skills to support digital fluency.
• Designing and facilitating enrichment opportunities such as book clubs, makerspace activities, research projects, and digital creativity experiences.
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to support instruction
• Working collaboratively with all K-12 Library Media Specialists
• Promoting reading engagement and literacy development
• Managing and maintaining the school library collection
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive library environment
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS Certification as a Library Media Specialist
• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance
• Strong understanding of elementary literacy and student development
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an elementary school setting
• Experience integrating technology into instruction
• Additional certification, Early Childhood Ed/Childhood Ed

Salary: According to the RVF Teachers' Contract

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 3:40pm

The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.

Rondout Valley Central School District encompasses more than 150 square miles of rural landscape. The District has 5 buildings which include:

• Two elementary schools, grades K-3 (Marbletown & Kerhonkson)
• One intermediate school (grades 4-6) and one junior high school (grades 7-8), which are housed in one building
• One high school
• One district office

RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, veteran status, gender or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. Inquiries regarding this policy of equal opportunity should be referred to the Superintendent, PO Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.